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Challenges in Funding Conservation Efforts for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

A recent report examining the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) has revealed that although commitments of funding for Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP and LC) in conservation have risen, the funding landscape remains largely unchanged. Despite their potential in enhancing ..

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Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes significant changes to the taxation framework under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The bill focuses on the taxation of specified actionable ..

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Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration

The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs 500 crore. This initiative will be coordinated with six public sector banks ..

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Top States on Drug Seizure Chart

In the past three years, the Border Security Force (BSF) has confiscated significant amounts of narcotics from various Indian states. Data revealed by the Ministry of Home Affairs indicates that Punjab and Rajasthan, situated along the India-Pakistan border, have seen ..

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UP Government Partners with Private Firm for Maha Kumbh 2025 Accommodations

The Uttar Pradesh government has entered into an agreement with a private firm to provide approximately 5,000 special accommodations during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh in 2025. These accommodations, including homestays, bed and breakfast establishments, and paying guest units, will be ..

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NCERT’s Textbook Panel for Classes 3-12

India’s apex advisory body on school education has set up a 19-member committee to align school syllabus, textbooks, and teaching materials with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Classes 3-12. Fields medallist Manjul Bhargava, economist Bibek Debroy, philanthropist Sudha Murty, ..

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President Droupadi Murmu to Launch Project 17A Frigate “Vindhyagiri”

President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A frigate, on August 17 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, as announced by the Indian Navy. This frigate is named after a mountain ..

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NMC’s Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of Registered Doctors

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in modern medicine. These guidelines cover various aspects of medical practice, including the use of social media, prescription practices, treatment refusal, continuous professional ..

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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Illegal Payments Case

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a Kochi-based export-oriented mineral sand processing company, has been embroiled in a political storm following an Income Tax Department report. The report accuses CMRL’s managing director, Sasidharan Kartha, of making illegal payments to politicians, ..

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Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker premier. Kakar, a relatively ..

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